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Blue · Diesel · 2018 · 1,995 cc

L55 SWBMOT history

L55 SWB is a blue diesel Kia Sportage first used on 23 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 28,290 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

L55 SWB blue Kia Sportage – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
28,290 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 SWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Sportage
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
23 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 SWB was last recorded at 28,290 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,781 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,509 miles
Average per year
3,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,290 miles
  • 2025 – 24,781 miles
  • 2024 – 21,272 miles
  • 2023 – 17,812 miles
  • 2022 – 13,656 miles
  • 2021 – 9,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,290 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

7 tests since 25 Feb 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,290 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    28,290 miles
    Test number
    863257749311
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass24,781 miles (+3,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    107809844526
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass21,272 miles (+3,460)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    21,272 miles
    Test number
    855725736428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass17,812 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    17,812 miles
    Test number
    208825010310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail17,779 miles (+4,123)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,779 miles
    Test number
    679504630721
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass13,656 miles (+4,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    13,656 miles
    Test number
    177900753960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass9,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    9,582 miles
    Test number
    488995067716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 SWB

Does L55 SWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 SWB is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 SWB?
The MOT on L55 SWB is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 SWB done?
L55 SWB was recorded at 28,290 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
Has L55 SWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 SWB has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 SWB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L55 SWB find?
L55 SWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking.

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